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  1. Lackawanna Lightning

    Wristband Playcards

    I would be interested in your excel setup! I tried a few times and cant get it quite right. I know excel can be a wonderful program but i am reall a novice at it..I would be really interested in any kind of info you would or could share.. If you care to share my email is...
  2. Lackawanna Lightning

    Motivation

    Thanks ARK I have to say I agree with your opinion,,,,But, I will still try every game to perfect that pregame speech...
  3. Lackawanna Lightning

    HELP.....Cannot keep wait back

    We are the "Lackawanna " from PA....going to try to tennis ball treatment tomorrow...will report back
  4. Lackawanna Lightning

    Motivation

    I have appointed a captain and it does seem to make a differece..Some can be hormonal according to our female asst assessment..But some girls are first year Travel Ball Players.. maybe Burnout?? But like i mentioned they get mad when practice cancelled or i mention some time off..We do enough to...
  5. Lackawanna Lightning

    HELP.....Cannot keep wait back

    Thank you for the responses. i am going to try the soft toss arc and see and also the 3 staggered home plate deal..I will also video from the side and analyze and then i can post and get opinions..Thanks again!
  6. Lackawanna Lightning

    Motivation

    As I mentioned in a previous thread. i coach a 14u Travel team that practices year round. My question/problem is this..The girls are very talented and very committed to the team,,love practice,, tournaments etc...They actually get angry when i cancel an event due to weather etc.. Then why is it...
  7. Lackawanna Lightning

    HELP.....Cannot keep wait back

    I coach a 14u Travel Team and I am interested in some drills to help girls keep their weight back on slower pitching and or change-ups.. I was preparing them all winter and spring for 55-60mph pitchers and in tournament play we hit them very well! But, Lately we have come across a few teams that...
  8. Lackawanna Lightning

    need help!

    I have always used Rawlings GLOVEOLIUM...may be spelled wrong..lol..but most softball places carry it...put on a rag apply to outside and inside work glove, repeat...2 to 3 coats no drying time and glove is broken in to perfection..i have done this on catchers mitts, fielding gloves...works...
  9. Lackawanna Lightning

    Off season conditioning

    We are doing CROSSFIT all off-season. The difference in the strength is amazing. I know it is a hot topic whether it is not right for kids or not But, we have a crossfit kids certified instructor..I really dont see a difference in our workout compared to the crossfit competitors workout but...
  10. Lackawanna Lightning

    How many of you have cut a girl because of her parents after the Fall season?

    cmustangsfp....very well said...I go by the same principals with my TB team!
  11. Lackawanna Lightning

    How many tourneys to play?

    Im in the same boat, we are a class B 14u travel team..I did 4 straight and I took 3 weeks off for vacations etc. we play in a travel league every thurs..also..But I keep getting the same questions..i.e. can we find a tournament to play this weekend? These are the same people I have to hound...
  12. Lackawanna Lightning

    What bats do you like?

    combat morphed os 33/25
  13. Lackawanna Lightning

    Butt down, Glove out!

    I have went as far as placing something on their back so if they stand up the item falls off giving them a cue as to the where the problem lies..i used magazines or small books..as soon as they stand up or straighten up item falls off ...blow the whistle....as per other post unconventional but...
  14. Lackawanna Lightning

    the dreaded lundge

    My daughter had that problem occasionally on change up and off speed pitches...so I tied a rope around her waist during BP with slight tension tied to backstop of someone holding it, yes swing looked ugly at the time but it addressed my main concern and problem solved in a few sessions...unique...
  15. Lackawanna Lightning

    Number of tournaments playing

    12 TB Tournaments scheduled May thru November..Plus Rec Plus School...lotsa games.:)
  16. Lackawanna Lightning

    Rec. 11 YO DD Reassigned

    JAD , I love your quote about the "skinny kid at fat camp" That was awesome..still laughing....;)....May I borrow it...It would fit perfect in our REC system...LOL
  17. Lackawanna Lightning

    Loving the bunt too much?

    very interesting
  18. Lackawanna Lightning

    pregame routines/warmups?

    Can I get a copy of that warmup if possible? Im in the same boat!!
  19. Lackawanna Lightning

    Suggestions for Catcher's strengthening workouts

    I would suggest a moderate weight training regime especially squats .....footwork footwork and more footwork..upper and lower body endurance..(treadmill.spinning etc..) BLOCKING....and technique..IMO that got really good reults with our team,,and it actually made our catcher more confident and...
  20. Lackawanna Lightning

    True or False (HS Coaches)

    I would have to applaud starsnuffer post from yesterday spot on!! You step out of the car and on to the field, your tryout has begun..If the player is even above average, Trust the good coaches in the state will Know!!

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